Fall Baking Is Here and Im Loving It! Dr Theresa Phillips

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Yes its a meme because you really don't want to see me in my mudders

I've been baking now for a year, exploring all sorts of delicious goodies for the bake stand.

Our last bake stand of the year is scheduled for October, but my passion for baking doesn't stop there.

I will continue to bake because I have been receiving numerous orders for my specialty herb breads and a variety of cakes, with my carrot cake being particularly popular among my customers.

It's quite surprising to me, as I never imagined I would develop such a love for this creative endeavor. Who knew that flour, sugar, and a dash of creativity could bring so much joy?

During my time managing my farm for 17 years, I often found myself baking out of necessity, driven by the need to save money and provide for my family.

Now, as I return to this practice, I find that my motivations have evolved. I am not only focused on saving money, but I am also committed to keeping us healthier by using fresh, wholesome ingredients in my baking. It’s a fulfilling cycle of nurturing both body and spirit through the art of baking.

Baking That Gluten Free Apple Cinnimon cake and Herb Bread If you want recipes all you need to do is ask...

Isn't it amazing how, when we are young, we often think we are invincible, immune to the challenges that life throws our way? We tend to overlook the importance of preparation and care, believing that we have all the time in the world to figure things out. Yet, as we grow older and experience the changing seasons of life, we begin to realize that adaptability and foresight are crucial. I often say thoughout the day Lord Help!

This year, summer was extraordinarily hot, and now, as we approach the fall season, which officially begins on the 22nd of September, I find myself reflecting on the changes that come with each passing season.

Today, I am in the kitchen, baking a gluten-free apple cinnamon cake and a fresh loaf of herb bread, filling the air with delightful aromas that remind me of the comfort of home.

However, amidst my baking endeavors, I am also becoming increasingly aware of the need to winterproof this old cottage and prepare it for the colder months ahead. There are several tasks that require my attention, and one of the most pressing is addressing the very large, old window in a part of the kitchen. Each year, this window needs to be covered with plastic to keep the cold air out and the warmth in. I’ll need to remind my husband that it's time to tackle this project soon! Lord HELP!

Replacing that window is on our to-do list, but today is not the day for such a significant undertaking.

What truly excites me is the blessing we have received this year in the form of a bountiful carrot harvest. I know that I will have plenty of carrots for my cakes, hearty soups, and festive dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. We have set up a cold storage area in the garage where we keep onions, potatoes, and other root vegetables stored safely through the winter months.

I feel incredibly blessed to be able to engage in this lifestyle of baking and gardening.

But beyond that, I am exceedingly grateful that we possess the strength and health to carry out these tasks. It is a reminder of the goodness in our lives and the provisions we often take for granted. I firmly believe that God is present in all of this, providing us with the strength to accomplish everything we set out to do!

If any of you are considering a little homesteading of your own, I encourage you to just give it a go. You might be surprised by what you can achieve. Many things that we often take for granted can be grown in containers and window boxes, making it accessible for anyone, regardless of space.

I manage to keep one pot of herbs alive all year round, which brings flavor to my dishes and a touch of greenery to my kitchen.

In a similar vein, the journey of ministry and reaching out to souls is much like tending to a garden. We need the metaphors found in scripture to keep us focused and grounded in our mission. Just as we nurture plants to grow, we must also nurture our spiritual lives and the lives of those around us.

Each small effort can lead to a bountiful harvest, both in our gardens and in our communities.

Here are a few we keep handy whilst working ln souls and in the garden...

Galatians 6:9: Encouragement not to grow weary in doing good, promising a harvest in due time if we do not give up.

1 Corinthians 3:6-7: A reminder that while believers plant and water, it is God who brings the spiritual growth.

Galatians 6:7: The principle that a person reaps what they sow, emphasizing cause and effect in our choices.

Psalm 126:6: A message of hope that tears and labor in sowing will result in a joyful harvest.

Mark 4:26-27: An illustration of how the kingdom of God and spiritual growth work in mysterious, unseen ways

And let us remember this as we enter the fall season ...

Mathew 5 35-38 ³⁵And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. ³⁶When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ³⁷Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; ³⁸therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”